Fulham have signed Everton defender Luke Garbutt on a season-long loan deal.

The 22-year-old full back penned a new five-year deal with Everton last month but will now seek first-team experience with the Championship side.

Toffees boss Roberto Martinez wanted the former Leeds academy man to go out and further himself and has managed to secure a deal with Kit Symons' Cottagers.

Everton defender Luke Garbutt poses in his Fulham training gear after joining the club on a season-long loan

Garbutt wants to help Fulham win promotion to the Premier League after joining the club on a temporary deal

Garbutt (left) tussles with Arsenal's Hector Bellerin during the Barclays Asia Trophy final in Singapore

Garbutt told fulhamfc.com: 'When I got the call saying Fulham wanted me on a season-long loan, I spoke to the manager and the staff here and I liked what they had to say and their plans for me this season.

'They've shown their faith and trust in me. I'm really looking forward to working with the boys and obviously the main objective is to get promoted this season.'

Speaking about the deal, Martinez told evertonfc.com: 'Luke is ready to go on loan and gain playing time and experience which will further help his development and, ultimately, help him to fulfil his potential.

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'He has all the talent in the world with his cultured left foot and he will shine and be a massive asset in the Fulham team and in their dressing room.

'This was always the plan for Luke after he impressed last season and regular, competitive football is the next step in his development. In his position, he is one of the most talented young players in England.'

Garbutt made his Premier League debut in April 2014 and featured 10 times for the Toffees last season.

Garbutt, pictured with Arsenal's Theo Walcott, signed a new five-year contract with Everton in June

Garbutt made 10 appearances in all competitions for Everton last season and impressed at left back